Casual Finance Officer

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment as a casual contract.
• Base salary range: $86,540 – $95,920 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The University of Western Australia’s Finance portfolio supports the stewardship of the University’s financial resources through strategic financial advice, financial management frameworks, procurement, investment oversight, compliance, and transactional services. Finance operates across three key pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance, and Procurement, supporting stakeholders from senior leadership through to staff and students across the University.

Within Financial Compliance, this position sits within the Finance Transactions function and contributes to delivering effective financial administration, compliance, advisory services, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence across the University.

About the opportunity

• Conduct broad financial administration duties, including raising purchase orders, receipting, month end activities, journals and routine reporting ensuring accuracy and data integrity, and monitoring for compliance within the financial control framework, relevant policies and funding guidelines.
• Respond to enquiries using judgement and initiative while demonstrating an understanding of, and applying, University policy and procedure.
• Provide support in identifying sustainable process improvements across all areas of accountability and make recommendations to the Senior Finance Officers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and provide appropriate guidance, advice and support on purchasing processes, policies and systems.
• Foster collaborative and productive working relationships with colleagues across Finance to support effective and accurate service delivery for customers.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with approved policy operating standards and the University record keeping requirements.
• Other duties as directed.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level in an accounting related role.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting practices, procedures and systems.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Highly developed analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance and a Finance Check will be required by the successful applicant.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tim Cox at *******@uwa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Zander Ribbens at **************@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 12th August

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at ******@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.